Raven AccuBoom User manual
RoGator (Liquid/AirMax 180) &
TerraGator (Liquid/AirMax/Air-
Spread) AccuBoom™ Installation
Manual
Manual No. 016-1001-063 Rev. E 12/16 E28917
Copyright 2016
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liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained
herein.
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damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss, or
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modifications or repairs made outside our facilities, nor damages resulting from
inadequate maintenance of this system.
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Important Safety Information............................................................................. 1
Important Safety Information .....................................................................................................1
Instructions for Wire Routing .....................................................................................................1
Instructions for Hose Routing ....................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Introduction............................................................................................................. 5
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................5
Preparing for Installation ...........................................................................................................5
Recommendations .................................................................................................................................................................5
Point of Reference .................................................................................................................................................................6
Updates .....................................................................................................................................6
AccuBoom Kit Contents ............................................................................................................7
Chapter 3 AccuBoom Installation.......................................................................................... 9
Install the Boom Valve Connections ..........................................................................................9
Switching from Liquid Application to Spinner Spreader Configuration - TerraGator Only ....................11
Install the AccuBoom Node .....................................................................................................11
Install the AccuBoom Wiring ...................................................................................................12
Chapter 4 Section Mapping Setup...................................................................................... 15
Envizio Pro ..............................................................................................................................16
RoGator ....................................................................................................................................................................................16
TerraGator ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Viper Pro .................................................................................................................................16
RoGator ....................................................................................................................................................................................17
TerraGator ...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 19
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read this manual and the operation and safety instructions included with your implement and/or controller
carefully before installing the AccuBoom™ system.
• Follow all safety information presented within this manual.
• If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact your
local Raven dealer for support.
• Follow all safety labels affixed to the AccuBoom system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good
condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged safety
labels, contact your local Raven dealer.
When operating the machine after installing AccuBoom, observe the following safety measures:
• Be alert and aware of surroundings.
• Do not operate AccuBoom or any agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal
substance.
• Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times when AccuBoom is enabled.
• Disable AccuBoom when exiting from the operator’s seat and machine.
• Do not drive the machine with AccuBoom enabled on any public road.
• Determine and remain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for disabling
AccuBoom when the safe working distance has been diminished.
• Ensure AccuBoom is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on AccuBoom or the machine.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRE ROUTING
The word “harness” is used to mean all electrical leads and cables, bundled and unbundled. When installing
harness, secure it at least every 30 cm (12in) to the frame. Follow existing harness as much as possible and use
these guidelines:
Harness should not contact or be attached to:
• Lines and hoses with high vibration forces or pressure spikes
• Lines and hoses carrying hot fluids beyond harness component specifications
Avoid contact with any sharp edge or abrading surfaces such as, but not limited to:
• Sheared or flame cut edges
NOTICE
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• Edges of machined surfaces
• Fastener threads or cap screw heads
• Ends of adjustable hose clamps
• Wire exiting conduit without protection, either ends or side of conduit
• Hose and tube fittings
Routing should not allow harnesses to:
• Hang below the unit
• Have the potential to become damaged due to exposure to the exterior environment. (i.e. tree limbs, debris,
attachments)
• Be placed in areas of or in contact with machine components which develop temperatures higher than the
temperature rating of harness components
• Wiring should be protected or shielded if it needs to route near hot temperatures beyond harness component
specifications
Harnessing should not have sharp bends
Allow sufficient clearance from machine component operational zones such as:
• Drive shafts, universal joints and hitches (i.e. 3-point hitch)
• Pulleys, gears, sprockets
• Deflection and backlash of belts and chains
• Adjustment zones of adjustable brackets
• Changes of position in steering and suspension systems
• Moving linkages, cylinders, articulation joints, attachments
• Ground engaging components
For harness sections that move during machine operation:
• Allow sufficient length for free movement without interference to prevent: pulling, pinching, catching or
rubbing, especially in articulation and pivot points
• Clamp harnesses securely to force controlled movement to occur in the desired harness section
• Avoid sharp twisting or flexing of harnesses in short distances
• Connectors and splices should not be located in harness sections that move
Protect harnesses from:
• Foreign objects such as rocks that may fall or be thrown by the unit
• Buildup of dirt, mud, snow, ice, submersion in water and oil
• Tree limbs, brush and debris
• Damage where service personnel or operators might step or use as a grab bar
• Damage when passing through metal structures
IMPORTANT: Avoid directly spraying electrical components and connections with high pressure water. High pressure
water sprays can penetrate seals and cause electrical components to corrode or otherwise become
damaged. When performing maintenance:
•Inspect all electrical components and connections for damage or corrosion. Repair or replace
components, connections, or cable as necessary.
•Ensure connections are clean, dry, and not damaged. Repair or replace components, connections,
or cable as necessary.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
•Clean components or connections using low pressure water, pressurized air, or an aerosol electrical
component cleaning agent.
•Remove visible surface water from components, connections, or seals using pressurized air or an
aerosol electrical component cleaning agent. allow components to dry completely before
reconnecting cables.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOSE ROUTING
The word “hose” is used to mean all flexible fluid carrying components. Follow existing hoses as much as possible
and use these guidelines:
Hoses should not contact or be attached to:
• Components with high vibration forces
• Components carrying hot fluids beyond component specifications
Avoid contact with any sharp edge or abrading surfaces such as, but not limited to:
• Sheared or flame cut edges
• Edges of machined surfaces
• Fastener threads or cap screw heads
• Ends of adjustable hose clamps
Routing should not allow hoses to:
•Hang below the unit
• Have the potential to become damaged due to exposure to the exterior environment. (i.e. tree limbs, debris,
attachments)
• Be placed in areas of or in contact with machine components which develop temperatures higher than the
temperature rating of hose components
• Hoses should be protected or shielded if it needs to route near hot temperatures beyond hose component
specifications
Hoses should not have sharp bends
Allow sufficient clearance from machine component operational zones such as:
• Drive shafts, universal joints and hitches (i.e. 3-point hitch)
• Pulleys, gears, sprockets
• Deflection and backlash of belts and chains
• Adjustment zones of adjustable brackets
• Changes of position in steering and suspension systems
• Moving linkages, cylinders, articulation joints, attachments
• Ground engaging components
For hose sections that move during machine operation:
• Allow sufficient length for free movement without interference to prevent: pulling, pinching, catching or
rubbing, especially in articulation and pivot points
• Clamp hoses securely to force controlled movement to occur in the desired hose section
• Avoid sharp twisting or flexing of hoses in short distances
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Protect hoses from:
• Foreign objects such as rocks that may fall or be thrown by the unit
• Buildup of dirt, mud, snow, ice, submersion in water and oil
• Tree limbs, brush and debris
• Damage where service personnel or operators might step or use as a grab bar
• Damage when passing through metal structures
•High pressure wash
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven AccuBoom system! This system is designed to provide accurate
and cost-efficient application control by avoiding no-spray zones and eliminating wasteful overlaps.
This manual applies to the following machines. For future reference write your serial number in the space below.
MAKE: RoGator & TerraGator
MODEL: RoGator Liquid/AirMax 180, TerraGator Liquid/AirMax/AirSpread
FIGURE 1. RoGator
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Before installing AccuBoom, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Leave the machine
turned off for the duration of the installation process.
During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this
manual as you complete the installation process.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices before installing or operating the AccuBoom system for
the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the AccuBoom system to another machine:
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• Ensure the machine’s hydraulic filters have been recently changed and there are no issues with the machine’s
hydraulic system (e.g., pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic hoses, etc.).
• Operate each of the machine’s boom hydraulic functions (i.e., tilt, fold, center rack, tongue extension, or other
hydraulic valve functions) three times to ensure the machine’s hydraulic valve is using fresh oil and debris is
flushed from the hydraulic hoses, valves, and filters.
• Upon installation of the AccuBoom system, operate the boom and center rack raise/lower functions through
the machine’s manual control functions first before operating them via the AccuBoom controller/field
computer to ensure the hydraulic system has been installed correctly and air is released from the system.
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing the AccuBoom system.
• Use part numbers to identify the parts.
• Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.
• Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.
Tools Needed
The following tools are recommended for installation of the AccuBoom system:
• SAE standard-sized wrenches
• Cable ties
•Set of tools
POINT OF REFERENCE
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.
UPDATES
Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website:
http://www.ravenhelp.com
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